Charles Court
Politician and 21st Premier of WA
Born
September 29th, 1911
113 years ago
Died
December 22nd, 2007
17 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as the 21st Premier of Western Australia from 1974 to 1982. Held various ministerial positions including Minister for Works and Minister for Housing. Worked to promote economic development and infrastructure improvements during the premiership. Expanded Western Australia's role in the resources sector, fostering growth in mining and industry.
Led Western Australia as Premier from 1974 to 1982
Held multiple ministerial roles in government
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